RD Resources
Researcher Development helps you get the best out of your time at Warwick, and most importantly get the best from yourself.
Recent RDO publications, conference papers & articles
REDS Conference Proceedings (May 2025)
Meddling with Purpose: Reimagining Researcher Development
REDS (Researcher Education Development & Scholarship) Conference October 2024
Empowering postgraduate researchers: A six year study on PGR-Led Researcher Development Programmes
Vitae Conference September 2024
Training Postgraduate Researchers to Deliver and Facilitate Researcher Development Programs
Exchanges Podcast
There’s a Write Way to get Published: In Conversation with Anna Fancett
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Research Culture Project August 2024
Empowering Minds: Navigating Mental Health in Academic Research
Invisible Disability Podcast 2023-2024
Invisible Disability | Podcast on Spotify
Research Culture Conference September 2023
Should Researcher Development programmes be involved in mental health literacy of PGRs mental health and wellbeing?
Paper & Publication Exchanges Journal 2024
Developing Researchers’ Writing Skills: A critical reflection of developing a series of academic writing workshops for postgraduates
REDS Conference October 2020
Coached: Researcher Development Online - a narrated flipbook presentation
Wider research involvement
Widening research and participation (wrap) a Students as Research partners research project. In 2018 the team researched the potential of undergraduate involvement in research to improve the experience and outcome of UGs at University; and to widen engagement with research and diversify the research pipeline. The team reported on the above and also the value of Students as Partners as a research and teaching process.
Widening Research and Participation (warwick.ac.uk)
PhD In Second Language- an initiative to support PGRs researching in their second or third language
The Parent Juggle- supporting parents whilst they undertake their PhD
PhD Networks- bring groups of PGRs together to explore interests
Accelerator Series
| 08/10/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | Accelerator Series - Time Management | Book |
| 13/10/2025 | 17.30-19.00 | Accelerator Series - Literature Reviews: where to start? | Book |
| 18/10/2025 | 10.30-12.00 | Accelerator Series - Introduction to Project Management | Book |
| 20/10/2025 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - Get prepared, get organised - starting your PhD | Book |
| 22/10/2025 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - Supervisor & PGRs: Building Successful Practice | Book |
| 27/10/2025 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - Speed Reading | Book |
| 27/10/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | Accelerator Series - Note Taking | Book |
| 30/10/2025 | 17.30-19.00 | Accelerator Series - Literature Reviews: where to start? | Book |
| 13/11/2025 | 17.30-19.00 | Accelerator Series - Introduction to Project Management | Book |
| 17/11/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | Accelerator Series - Get prepared, get organised - starting your PhD | Book |
| 18/11/2025 | 13:00-14.30 | Accelerator Series - Speed Reading | Book |
| 24/11/2025 | 10.00-11.30 | Accelerator Series - Note Taking | Book |
| 26/11/2025 | 11.00-12.30 | Accelerator Series - Supervisor & PGRs: Building Successful Practice | Book |
Getting your PhD off to the best start
A PhD is challenging. Doing it in another language makes it more so. Even if your first language is English but you're unfamiliar with British Academia, there will be something here to support you.
PhD in a Second Language
The series is designed and run by a Warwick PhD Alumni, Lecturer and RD facilitator who still occasionally struggles to find the correct word.
The series is designed to support you with many aspects of the process. We cover writing and speaking, reading and presenting and navigating GB culture.
RDO Autumn programme
The Hidden Gift of Fewer Words - What writing in a second language taught me about writing-
We will be starting our Autumn 2025 programme on 6th October - Bookings open 10th September. We look forward to seeing you then
| 09/10/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | PhD in a 2nd Language: things to consider | Book |
| 30/10/2025 | 10:30-12.00 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Navigating Communication Challenges in English | Book |
| 13/11/2025 | 10.30-12.00 | PhD in a 2nd Language: things to consider | Book |
| 20/11/2025 | 13.30-15.00 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Conferences & Networking | Book |
| 27/11/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | PhD in a 2nd Language: Presenting in Another Language | Book |
Part time PhD
For those who are studying their PhD alongside work, caring responsibilities, industrial partners' needs and life, then this community is especially for you.
We try to give as much notice of our programme and offer alternative timings such as evenings, weekends and vacation periods. .
We will be starting our Autumn 2025 programme on 6th October. We look forward to seeing you then.
The following sessions are prioritised for part time PGRs.
| 01/11/2025 | 10.30-12.30 | Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis | Book |
| 08/11/2025 | 10.30-12.30 | Academic writing: what is it and how to prepare for it | Book |
| 10/11/2025 | 13.00-14.30 | Part-time PhD - Part-time responsibilities: How to juggle work, life & research | Book |
| 22/11/2025 | 10.30-12.00 | Paragraphs: the building blocks of your thesis | Book |
| 06/12/2025 | 10.30-12.00 | Advanced Writing: Writing an Article for Publication | Book |
| 09/10/2025 | 17.30-19.00 | What Resilience means for Researchers | Book |
Check out our specific Part time PGRs RDO Teams Channel
Wellbeing
Looking after all aspects of your wellbeing will be crucial to your enjoyment, success and fulfilment whilst undertaking your research degree.
We have a specific PhD Wellbeing page and there are Masterclasses specifically for PGRs offered by Warwick's Wellbeing Services
More information on support across Warwick and external bodies can be found via the Wellbeing Services and also via the Doctoral College page
Helping students in distress( Researcher Development Guide)
Upgrade or Viva coming up?
We have sessions to support you and help you plan ahead.
Get an idea of what to expect and some hints & tips to be at your best. Our Viva session covers some common asked questions and you will have time to plan responses.
Researcher Development Framework 2025
More information on Vitae's Researcher Development Framework 2025Link opens in a new window and VitaeLink opens in a new window
Professional Development Planning for Researchers
Vitae members area (you will need to register with your Warwick email) will enable you to access more materials, more networks and keep in touch with events within researcher community
Responsible Innovation
A process that seeks to promote creativity and opportunities for science and innovation that are socially desirable and undertaken in the public interest.
A variety of frameworks, tools and resources have been developed to support Responsible Innovation, for both research and business communities.
Publishing & Publications
Research Integrity
‘Research integrity’ refers to high quality and robust practice across the full research process i.e. the planning and conduct of research, the recording and reporting of results, and the dissemination, application and exploitation of findings.
Make sure you are aware of your commitments and responsibilities
Check out our 'Understanding the importance of Research Ethics & Integrity' Podcast
Research Integrity resources
University Integrity Webpages
University Code of Practice
Epigeum Research Integrity Training
RDO Integrity & Ethics Workshops
RDO Questionable Research Workshops
Dilemma Game - developed by Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Research Integrity - a landscape studyReturn to Researcher Development Online root page